The iTel A36 is another budget smartphone that supports a 3G network. The device also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a good camera setup. The battery on the inside is enough and it has a decent body design.
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iTel A36 Key Specs & Features
- 5.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~226 ppi)
- Android 9 (Pie, Go Edition)
- Quad-core UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E
- 1GB RAM
- 16GB Built-in Storage, up to 32GB Memory Card
- 5 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 3G Network
- Fingerprint Scanner
- 3020 mAh Removable Li-Ion Battery
Design and Display
The iTel A36 comes in a nice body that features a plastic on the rear panel and a glass on the front. The phone is built to be portable. It comes with a single snapper on the panel and also an LED flash.
It’s slim and it’s available in two colors shades names Gradation Blue and Black. On the front, you will notice those bezels on the top and bottom of the screen. The good thing is that it has on-screen navigation buttons.
The notch-free display offers a screen size of 5.5-inch-high-definition that provides 480 x 960 pixels resolution, an 18:9 ratio, and 226 PPI density.
The smartphone will offer good visual experience for watching videos and exploring the internet. Overall, the iTel A36 screen is built to be compact and at the same time offer big-screen experience.
Camera
The camera setup on the iTel A36 is two. The main snapper on the back is 5 MP and it comes with an LED flash and can also record HD video quality. The front camera is also the same 5 MP and it comes with an LED flash for low light photos as well.
Hardware and Software
The budget phone has a UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E chipset with a quad-core processor running at a speed of 1.3 GHz and it has ARM Mali T820 MP1 for graphics.
It’s powered by Android 9.0 Pie OS based on Android Go Edition which will ensure a smooth running of apps on the phone. The inbuilt storage is 16GB coupled with 1GB RAM. You can also expand the storage up to 32GB using a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
The iTel A36 has a 3020 mAh removable and no fast charging. The device gives you plenty of hours of battery and at the same time maintaining a sleek body design. It has dual SIM and 3G network for internet browsing experience. It also has GPS, FM radio, and Micro USB 2.0.
The fingerprint reader on the back has 8 functions. Apart from using it to unlock your phone, you can also use it to take pictures, unlock apps, as well as record videos, and many more.
iTel A36 Price and Availability
iTel A36 price in Nigeria starts at about 25,000 Naira. That’s a $75 price tag. It sells around 400 GHs in Ghana and 6500 KSh in Kenya.
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iTel A36 Specs
Here are a few specs of the iTel A36:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 (Pie, Go Edition)
- Processor: UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (32nm)
- GPU: ARM Mali T820 MP1
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Gradation Blue and Black
- Dimension: –
- Weight: gram
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 5.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~226 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HD, Panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32 GB via microSD card
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: No
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: No
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
- NFC: No
- Infra Blaster: No
- USB Port: Micro USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Removable Li-Ion 3020 mAh battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
